Campus Demonstration and Office Takeover

Brooklyn College respects the right of free speech and will allow nonviolent demonstrations to occur. Notify the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services, extension 5444 or 5445, of all large assemblies on campus so that we may monitor the crowd as required.

The college is committed to the protection of all peaceful forms of demonstration. The campus must be open to a free exchange of ideas where diverse viewpoints may be exchanged in an atmosphere free of any recourse to physical force. In turn, Brooklyn College will insist that all demonstrations be orderly and carried out with the following regulations:

The college prohibits the blocking of corridors or entrances to any area, and the use of loud noise to disrupt a conference, meeting, or class.

Demonstrations may not be conducted in faculty or administrative offices, classrooms, the library or other academic/performance areas.

Picket lines in college corridors are prohibited.

Students, faculty and other members of the college community who violate these regulations will be subject to disciplinary action.

If a demonstration or office takeover should occur on campus:

Ask the students to leave your office.

If possible, secure your office door immediately, then notify the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445.

Do not taunt or obstruct demonstrators.

Never provoke a confrontation.

Continue with normal routines as much as possible, unless alternative directions are issued by public safety officers.